Traffic Producer

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
18-22 Hourly
Entry level
Digital Media • Events • Music
The Role
Gather and update regional traffic information in internal and web systems, verify accuracy, track changes, and meet deadlines for timely traffic updates. The role may also create written content and visual assets for websites, blogs, and social media. Success requires local geography and roadway knowledge, strong organization, attention to detail, communication skills, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays.
Summary Generated by Built In
Total Traffic + Weather Network

                                                                             

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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it!  iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. 


Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.  Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.


Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!


If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

                                                                             

What We Need:

We’re seeking a skilled Traffic and Weather Producer

                                                                             

What You'll Do:

  • Gather regional traffic information and enter details into internal computer and web systems
  • Manage information; keeping all facts straight, making sure details are accurate and current, and tracking any changes
  • Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion
  • May prepare written content and visual images for websites, blogs, or other social-media platforms

                                                                             

What You'll Need:

  • Knowledge of local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, “newsroom-like” collaborative environment
  • Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, overnights, and holidays
  • College degree is preferred but not required

                                                                             

What You'll Bring:

  • Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
  • Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision
  • Problem solving skills within established procedures
  • Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems
  • Close attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels

Compensation:

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$17.76 - $22.20

                                                                             

Location:

Chicago, IL: 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 30th Floor, 60601

                                                                             

Position Type:                                                                                             

Regular

                                                                             

Time Type:

Full time

                                                                                 

Pay Type:

Hourly

                                                                                 

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

  • Employer sponsored dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
  • Company provided and supplemental life insurance (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement)
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid company holidays
  • A 401K plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
  • ​A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, home and auto insurance and more!

                                                                             

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.  Click here to learn about E-Verify.

Skills Required

  • Knowledge of local coverage area geography, roadways, mass transit, and traffic patterns
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, newsroom-like collaborative environment
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to work weekends, evenings, overnights, and holidays
  • College degree
  • Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without close supervision
  • Problem-solving skills within established procedures
  • Close attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate professionally with colleagues at different levels

iHeartMedia Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about iHeartMedia and has not been reviewed or approved by iHeartMedia.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — The program includes paid holidays, sick time, vacation that grows with tenure, and a dedicated volunteer day, with paid parental leave also referenced. This breadth covers core leave needs across holidays, vacation, sick time, and community service.
  • Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) through Fidelity with pre-tax and Roth options, and the employer match was reinstated in early 2025. Access to a match and standard tax-advantaged options strengthens long-term savings support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision plus no-cost mental-health resources and an EAP, alongside fertility support and discounted voluntary perks such as pet, legal, and identity-theft coverage. This mix provides broad wellbeing coverage with lifestyle add-ons beyond the core plans.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
11,660 Employees

What We Do

With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. and over 129 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest national reach of any radio or television outlet in America. As the leader in multiplatform connections, it also serves over 150 local markets through 858 owned radio stations, and the company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on tablets, wearables and smartphones, and on gaming consoles. iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital radio platform, is the fastest growing digital audio service in the U.S., available on over 260 platforms and 2000+ devices. iHeartRadio offers users thousands of live radio stations, personalized custom artist stations created by just one song or seed artist and the top podcasts and personalities. With over 1.7 billion downloads, iHeartRadio reached 110 million registered users faster than any other radio or digital music service. iHeartMedia’s platforms include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital and social media, podcasts, personalities and influencers, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRT). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

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